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K Frame:
Bad backstab connection is the most likely culprit. Backstabs SUCK.

zxcvbob:
Check every outlet on that circuit for a bad neutral connection.  Start with the bad one and work your way towards the breaker.  If they are backstabs, do yourself a favor and side-wire them to the screws, or replace with new outlets that have a back-insert *clamp* that you tighten with the side screws.  (that might be easier if the wires in the box are short)

Might as well check the hot wires too while you're in there.

RocketMan:

--- Quote from: zxcvbob on November 28, 2020, 12:28:00 PM ---Check every outlet on that circuit for a bad neutral connection.  Start with the bad one and work your way towards the breaker.  If they are backstabs, do yourself a favor and side-wire them to the screws, or replace with new outlets that have a back-insert *clamp* that you tighten with the side screws.  (that might be easier if the wires in the box are short)

Might as well check the hot wires too while you're in there.
--- End quote ---

Good idea.  Also, be aware that some jurisdictions require that any new outlets installed be of the tamper resistant variety.  This is the case in my county, even though I was wanting to replace like-for-like outlets.

Jim147:
What's tamper resistant? A butter knife won't fit in?

zxcvbob:

--- Quote from: Jim147 on November 28, 2020, 07:51:43 PM ---What's tamper resistant? A butter knife won't fit in?

--- End quote ---

Correct, but *two*steak knives will if you put them in at the same time (one in the hot side and one in the neutral, the ground doesn't matter)

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